VIOLATION CODES FOR PARKING TICKETS
Violation
Code
Ordinance
Fine
Fine if towed
001
Expired Meter (Municipal Lot) - Did park a motor
vehicle in a municipal lot without paying or depositing
in the meter, for said stall, the appropriate fee.
$25
$90
002
Alternate Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Jenifer
St.) - Did park a motor vehicle on a public street with a
posted sign requiring alternate parking 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Jenifer St.
$25
$90
003
Overtime Limit (3 hour Law Park) - Did park a motor
vehicle on municipal property outside a designated
stall, or without a boat trailer or for more than (3)
hours.
$25
$90
004
Street Storage (48 hour limit) - Did permit a vehicle
to remain standing upon a street in the city of Madison
for a period of 48 consecutive hours or more.
$25
$90
005
Overtime Parking (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) (Street
outside of meter zone) 2 hour zone - Did park, stop
or leave standing, whether attended or unattended,
any day except Sundays and Holidays, a vehicle in the
City of Madison between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6
p.m., on a restricted street in excess of 2 hours.
$40
$105
006
Overtime Parking (1 hour zone - streets not
metered) - Did park a vehicle in the City of Madison
between the hours of 8a.m. and 6p.m. on any day
except Sundays and Holidays, on a restricted street in
excess of 1 hour.
$40
$105
007
Overtime Parking (Misc. periods) (Streets) 2 hour
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Did park, stop or leave
standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended,
for more than 2 hours on the streets or parts of streets
and during the hours as specified.
$40
$105
009
Expired Meters (Streets) - Did park, stop or leave
standing whether attended or unattended, a vehicle on
a street in the City of Madison at a parking space
adjacent to a parking meter which indicated expired
time.
$25
$90
010
Overtime Limit (Street meter zones) - Did park, stop
or leave standing a vehicle on a street in the City of
Madison in excess of applicable time limit as specified
on the adjacent parking meter.
$35
$100
011
Overtime Parking - (30 min. zone-streets not
metered) - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle,
whether attended or unattended, in the City of Madison
in excess of 30 minutes between the hours of 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. on any day except Sundays and Holidays on a
restricted street.
$35
$100
013
Illegal Parking of Bicycle (15' crosswalk/secured to
tree etc.) - Did park, whether secured to an object or
not, on a public way, any bicycle within (15) feet of a
crosswalk, or secure to any tree located on public
sidewalk or terrace, or parks on the terrace adjacent to
any bus stop, loading zone, taxi stand, or handicapped
parking lot, so as to interfere with the unloading or
loading of persons or property.
$15
014
Posted Fire Lanes (public or private) - Did leave
stopped, standing or parked a vehicle anywhere on a
marked fire lane, on public or private property, or
otherwise obstruct same fire lane.
$100
$165
016
Handicapped Parking Only - Did park, stop or leave
standing a vehicle upon a street, highway or public
parking facility reserved for handicapped person by
official traffic sign.
$150
$215
017
Overtime 15 Minute Limit (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) -
Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether
attended or not, for more than 15 minutes on any
street, during the hours specified.
$35
$100
018
Overtime - Miscellaneous Specified Time Limits -
Did park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether
attended or unattended, for more than one hour during
the hours and/or the days specified.
$35
$100
019
Vehicle Without Permit in Boat Launch Area - Did
park, stop or leave standing any vehicle whether
attended or unattended without a properly displayed
permit
$55
$120
020
Unauthorized Parking on School Property - Did
park a motor vehicle on designated school property
contrary to a posted sign limiting/restricting parking
and without the permission of the owner or lessee of
such property.
$45
$110
021
Out of Indicated Space (Municipal lot) - Did park a
vehicle in a municipal lot outside of the limits of the
designated parking stall.
$45
$110
022
Backing into Stalls (Posted) - Did park a vehicle in a
municipal lot by being backed into a parking space.
$45
$110
023
On Private Driveway or Unimproved Yard (w/o
permission of owner/manager) - Did park or leave
standing a vehicle in or on a private driveway without
the permission of the lessee of the property upon
which such driveway is located.
$45
$110
024
Not Designated Areas (Public parks on
grass/public lands) Open Space Easements/School
Grounds/ Median Strips/Parkways - Did park a
motorized vehicle on any portion of public lands
including, but not limited to, parks, median strips,
parkways, school grounds, open space easement
unless designated as a park drive, roadway, parking
area or temporary parking area.
$55
$105
025
Regulated Area (Law Park) - Did park a motor vehicle
upon the roadway in or upon a part of Law Park not
designated for vehicle parking.
$25
$90
026
No Parking at Olbrich bathhouse, 7:00 p.m.-4:00
a.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing, whether
attended or unattended, any vehicle at the Olbrich
bathhouse parking lot between the hours of 7:00 p.m.
and 4:00 a.m.
$30
$95
On Terrace - Did park a vehicle upon a portion of a
street between the cement or traveled portion of the
sidewalk and the curb lines thereof, said space being
commonly known as the terrace.
$60
$125
Adjacent to Entrance of Any Place of Public
Assemblage (Use sign terminology) - Did park a
vehicle on a street in said city adjacent to the entrance
of a school, church, theater, hospital, hotel or any
other place of public assemblage during the hours
designated by an official traffic sign.
$30
$95
Less 30 ft. of Flashing Beacon, Stop Sign, or
Traffic Control Signal (painted curb or sign) - Did
park a vehicle within 30 ft. of a flashing beacon, stop
sign, or traffic control signal.
$45
$110
Upon a Bridge or Elevated Structure or Within a
Street Tunnel - Did park a vehicle upon a bridge or
other elevated structure upon a street or within a street
tunnel where prohibited by official traffic sign or
marking.
$45
$110
Where Prohibited by Yellow Paint - Did park, stop or
leave standing any motor vehicle upon any portion of a
highway adjacent to a curb which has been marked
with yellow paint authorized by the official in charge of
the maintenance of the highway.
$45
$110
Leaving Keys in Car (Street) - Did permit a motor
vehicle to stand or remain unattended on a public
street, alley, or other public place without removing the
key from the ignition.
$45
$110
Displaying Advertising (If primary purpose)
(Doesn't Include "For Sale" signs) - Did park a
vehicle on a highway for the primary purpose of
displaying advertising.
$100
Abandonment (48 hours) - Did abandon a motor
vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or mobile home upon a
public street or highway or private or public property in
the City of Madison for a period of 48 continuous hours
or more or to reasonably appear to be abandoned.
$80
$145
Repair Vehicle on Street (Can only do work
necessary to move) - Did effect repairs on a vehicle
upon a highway, other than to make such repairs as
necessary to permit removal of a disabled vehicle due
to accident or mechanical failure.
$45
$110
No Parking (Specified Times - City County
basement garage) - Did park a motor vehicle in the
basement of the City County Building without
permission and contrary to a posted sign thereon
indicating No parking or in excess of posted time limits.
$45
$110
No Parking Motor Vehicle on Highway Without Gas
Cap - Did park a vehicle without a gas cap or leaking
gas, oil, water or other fluids.
$15
$80
040
No Heavy Vehicle Parking, No Bus Idling in
Residential Districts (10,000 lbs. or more in
residential districts) - Did park any vehicle or
combination of vehicles, other than a motor bus,
weighing ten thousand lbs. or more on a highway in a
residential district except for a reasonable time to
facilitate loading and unloading.
$105
$170
042
Vehicle over 5,999 lbs. (Posted Municipal Lots) -
Did park a vehicle in excess of 5,999 in a municipal lot.
$105
$170
043
No Parking of a Vehicle That Unreasonably Leaks
Gas, Oil, or Other Fluids (Public or private) - Did
park a vehicle that unreasonably leaks gas, oil, water
or other fluids. (Wrecker company charges owner for
tow and cleanup.)
$40
$105
045
Bus Zone or Cab Stand - Did park a vehicle, other
than a bus or taxi cab, in an officially designated bus
stop or taxi stand, other than for the purpose of and
while actually engaged in the loading and or unloading
of passengers.
$45
$110
046
No Parking Anytime - Did park, stop or leave
standing a vehicle on a highway where at the time
parking is prohibited by an official traffic sign, except
temporarily and while the vehicle is attended by a
licensed operator so that it may be moved promptly in
case of an emergency or to avoid obstruction of traffic,
and only for the purpose of and while actually engaged
in loading or unloading or receiving or discharging
passengers.
$30
$95
047
No Parking (Use specified periods indicated) - Did
park, stop or leave standing a vehicle on a highway
during the hours prohibited by official signs.
$45
$110
048
Street Maintenance Parking Restrictions - Did park,
stop or leave standing any vehicle on any street where
and when prohibited by an official traffic sign.
$35
$100
049
15 minute Langdon Bus Loading - No operator of a
bus shall park, stop or leave standing any bus,
whether attended or unattended, for more than fifteen
(15) minutes on the north side of Langdon Street from
a point 340 feet east of Park Street to a point 97 feet
east therefrom.
$45
$110
050
Unregistered Vehicle/Improper Display –Did park
any motor vehicle that is located upon a highway and
that is not displaying valid registration plates, a
temporary operation plate, or other evidence of
registration.
$55
$120
051
3 hr. Limit in DIS Stalls - Did park a motor vehicle
used by a physically disabled person for more than 3
hours upon any portion of a street, highway, or parking
facility reserved for physically disabled person as
indicated by official traffic signs indicating the
restriction.
$30
$95
052
Gates of Heaven, 3 hr. limit - 4:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle,
whether attended or unattended, for more than three
(3) hours in the Gates of Heaven synagogue parking
lot between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
$30
$95
053
Gates of Heaven, No Parking 10:00 p.m. to 4:00
a.m. - Did park, stop or leave standing a vehicle,
whether attended or unattended, in the Gates of
Heaven synagogue parking lot between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
$30
$95
054
Brittingham Boat House, 3 hr. limit - Did park, stop
or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or
unattended, for more than three (3) hours in the
Brittingham boat house parking lot
$30
$95
055
Brittingham Bath House, 3 hr. limit -Did park, stop or
leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or
unattended, for more than three (3) hours in the
Brittingham bath house parking lot.
$30
$95
056
Within Intersection - Did stop or leave standing a
motor vehicle on a street within an intersection.
$30
$95
057
On Crosswalk - Did stop or leave standing a motor
vehicle on a street on a crosswalk.
$30
$95
058
On Sidewalk (or sidewalk area) - Did stop or leave
standing a motor vehicle on a sidewalk area at a place
not duly indicated for parking by official traffic signs,
markings, or parking meters.
$30
$95
059
Alongside (or opposite) Excavation Obstruction
(obstructing pedestrian or vehicle flow) - Did stop
or leave standing a motor vehicle on a street alongside
or opposite any highway excavation or obstruction
when such stopping or standing would obstruct traffic
or when pedestrian traffic is forced to travel in the
roadway.
$30
$95
060
Double Parking - Did stop or leave standing a motor
vehicle on the roadway side of any parked vehicle
unless double parking is clearly indicated by official
traffic signs or markers.
$30
$95
061
Across from Fire Station - Did stop or leave standing
a motor vehicle directly across the highway from the
entrance to a fire station.
$30
$95
062
Less 15 ft. Fire Station Driveway - Did park or leave
standing a vehicle within fifteen feet of the driveway
entrance to a fire station.
$30
$95
063
No Stopping, or Standing, or Parking (Signs
stating No Stopping, Standing, Parking) - Did stop
or leave standing a motor vehicle upon any portion of a
highway where at the time of stopping or standing is
prohibited by official traffic signs indicating the
prohibition of any stopping or standing.
$30
$95
065
Less 50 ft. of Railroad Track (posted) - Did stop or
leave standing a motor vehicle within 50 feet of the
nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
$30
$95
067
Adjacent to School (7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. if posted)
- Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on the
near side of a through highway adjacent to a school
between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a
school day.
$40
$105
068
Loading Zone - Did stop or leave standing a motor
vehicle on a street in a loading zone during the time
specified by an official traffic sign. 30 minute limit
$30
$95
069
Alley, Business District - Did stop or leave standing
any vehicle in an alley in a business district.
$30
$95
070
Street (or alley) less 18 ft. Wide (posted) - Did stop
or leave standing a motor vehicle in a street or alley
which is less than 18 feet wide from curb to curb.
$45
$110
071
Fire Hydrant Zone (Minimum distance from hydrant
10 ft.) - Did stop or leave standing a motor vehicle on
a street within ten feet of a fire hydrant, or within the
distance indicated by an official traffic sign.
$30
$95
072
Less 4 ft. of Driveway, Alley, or Private Road, or
Bicycle Way - Did stop or leave standing a motor
vehicle upon a street within 4 feet of the entrance to a
private road, driveway or alley.
$30
$95
074
Less 15 ft of Crosswalk (If not signed or painted) -
Did stop or leave standing a vehicle on the street
within 15 feet of the near limits of a crosswalk.
$30
$95
075
Prohibited, Limited, or Restricted by Signs (Use
terminology) - Where and when parking is prohibited,
limited, or restricted by official traffic signs.
$30
$95
076
No Angle Parking - Did park a vehicle at an angle to a
curb where such angle parking is not clearly
designated by official traffic signs or markers.
$30
$95
077
Over 12 Inches From Curb - Did park a vehicle upon
a street more than 12 inches from the adjacent curb.
$30
$95
078
Less 2 ft. of Vehicle - Did park a vehicle upon a street
with its front end less than 2 ft. from the vehicle to its
front or rear end less than 2 ft. from the vehicle to its
rear.
$30
$95
079
Out of Indicated Space (Street) (Limit 1 car or 3
cycles, also car in cycle stall) - Did park a vehicle on
a street outside the limits designated parking, more
than 1 vehicle, or 3 cycles in a designated space.
$30
$95
080
Against Traffic (Two way or divided street) - Did
park a vehicle upon a street, where traffic is permitted
to move simultaneously in both directions, against the
direction of travel.
$30
$95
081
Against Traffic (One-way street) - Did park a vehicle
upon a one way street facing in the direction of traffic.
$30
$95
082
15 ft From Entrance to Bicycle Way - Did park, stop
or leave standing any motor vehicle upon a highway
closer than fifteen (15) feet to the near side of an
intersection with a bicycle way.
$45
$110
083
On Posted Private Property/Public Property
(Sign limitations or restrictions) - Did park a
motor vehicle on private or public property contrary
to a posted sign limiting/restricting parking and
without the permission of the owner or lessee of
such property.
$30
$95
084
Police Vehicle Only (Signs posted) - Did park a
vehicle in a parking space restricted to the use of
Madison Police Department vehicles.
$30
$95
085
On Left Side of Highway (By Blvds., where not
permitted) - Did stop, park or leave standing a
vehicle on the left side of a divided highway
adjacent to the median or separator.
$75
$140
086
Residential Permit Parking Violation (On vehicle
not listed on permit/failure to surrender revoked
permit/copy, reproduce or resell permit) - Did
park a motor vehicle with residential permit
displayed which is not listed to said vehicle, or
failed to surrender revoked residential permit or
copied, reproduced or resold residential parking
permit(s).
$105
$170
088
Truck Loading Zone (30 minute limit) - Did park a
vehicle, not currently registered as a truck, in a
space indicated by sign as truck loading zone, or
did stop or leave standing a truck in a truck loading
zone for more than 30 minutes contrary to this
section.
$40
$105
089
Expired or No Receipt (Brayton Parkmaster) -
Did park a vehicle in the Brayton Lot without using
the appropriate payment method or did exit the
parking facility without utilizing appropriate payment
methods including prepayment receipts.
$25
$90
093
Failure to Remove Expired Residential Parking
Permit - Did, as owner or operator of a vehicle
displaying a residential parking permit, fail to
completely remove said permit immediately upon its
expiration or termination.
$25
135
Overtime Parking at Meter (Municipal Lot) - Did
park a motor vehicle in a municipal parking facility
at a metered stall for a longer period than the
applicable time limit specified on the meter adjacent
to the parking stall.
$45
$110
136
No Trailer Parking (Municipal Lot) - Did park,
stop, or leave standing any type of trailer or mobile
home, whether attached to a motor vehicle or
detached, in any municipal parking facility.
$105
$170
137
Out of Indicated Space (Angled parking only,
indicated by signs or markings) - Did park or
stop a motor vehicle in violation of a system of
angled parking indicated by official signs or traffic
markers.
$30
$95
138
Motorcycle Within 2 Feet of Another Vehicle (No
marked stall) - Did park or stop a Type 1
motorcycle within 2 feet of another vehicle when
parallel parking is not indicated by markers.
$30
$95
139
More Than 3 Motorcycles in a Marked Stall (Not
metered) - Did park or stop a Type 1 motorcycle in a
parking space where parallel or angled parking is
indicated by markers so that more than 3 motorcycles
are parked within the marked space.
$30
$95
140
More Than 3 Motorcycles in One Metered Stall,
Unless Sign Says Otherwise - Did park or stop a
type 1 motorcycle in a parking space where a parking
meter has been installed so that more than 3
motorcycles are parked within the metered parking
stall.
$30
$95
147
Within Four (4) Feet of Mailbox – Did stop, stand, or
park a vehicle within four (4) feet on either side of a
mailbox between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., on
Monday through Saturday.
$25
$90
148
Declared Snow Emergency – Did park, stop, or leave
standing any vehicle in violation of Alternate Side
Parking during a declared citywide Snow Emergency
between the hours of 1a.m. and 7a.m. from Nov.15-
Mar.15
$60
$125
149
Alternate Side Parking Required – From the dates of
November 15 to March 15, between the hours of 1:00
a.m. and 7:00 a.m. all vehicles will be parked only on
the even-numbered side of the street on even-
numbered calendar days, and only on the odd side of
the street on odd-numbered calendar days.
$20
$85
150
20 Minute Parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.- Did park,
stop, or leave standing any vehicle, for more than
twenty (20) minutes between the hours of 8a-6p,
except Sundays and Holidays where posted.
$35
$100
151
Prohibited, Limited, or Restricted by Signs
(Temporary Official Signs, Postings, or Bagged
Meters) - Where and when parking is prohibited,
limited, or restricted by official traffic signs.
$30
$95
154
Motor Vehicle Idling on Highway – Did cause or
permit the engine of any motor vehicle to operate in
idle for longer than five (5) consecutive minutes while
stopping, standing, or parking on any highway.
$100
$165
155
Moped Parking on Sidewalk and Terrace Area – Did
park a moped on the sidewalk or terrace area except
in an approved Moped Parking Area.
$60
$125
LAW PARK
094
Parking in Law Park Outside Designated Area - Did
park upon the roadways in or upon any part of Law
Park not designated and set aside for vehicle parking,
or did not park within the limits of a designated parking
stall.
$25
$90
095
Expired Meter in Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park in
Blair Lot in Law Park between the hours of 6:00 am
and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday in a parking
space adjacent to a parking meter which indicated
expired time.
$15
$80
096
Overtime Parking in Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park,
stop, or leave a vehicle standing at a metered stall in
Blair Lot in excess of applicable time limit as specified
on the adjacent parking meter.
$25
$90
097
Permit Parking Only, Law Park (Blair Lot) - Did park
without a permit issued by Parking Utility in a parking
stall in the Blair Lot of Law Park that has been
reserved by official sign or markings for permit parking
only, during the times indicated.
$25
$90
STATE STREET MALL
098
No Parking Bicycles on State St. Pedestrian Mall -
Did operate (ride) a bicycle on the State St. pedestrian
mall or did park a bicycle on the State St. pedestrian
mall other than on the bicycle rack provided.
$45
105
No Parking Motor Vehicles on State St. – Did stop,
stand, or park on State Street without a valid permit or
for approve purposes.
$45
$110
107
State St. Automobile Permit Violations - Did park an
automobile on State Street without the visible display
of an auto-use permit.
$45
$110
122
State St. Automobile Parking More Than 30
minutes - Did park an automobile on State Street with
a valid auto-use permit for more than 30 minutes or
less than 30 minutes without actively loading or
unloading.
$45
$110
123
No Stopping, Standing, Parking of Motor Trucks on
State St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Did stop, stand, or
park a motor truck on State Street between the hours
of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
$45
$110
124
State St. Motor Truck No Stopping, Standing or
Parking for Purposes Not Allowed – Did stop, stand,
or park a motor truck on State St. for purposes other
than receiving or delivering merchandise on
immediately adjacent property specifically requesting
such merchandise or service.
$45
$110
127
No Stopping, Standing, Parking of Large Motor
Trucks on State St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Did stop,
stand, or park a large motor truck on State Street
between the hours of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
$45
$110
128
State St. Large Motor Truck Parking for Purposes
Not Allowed - Did stop, stand, or park a large motor
truck on State Street for purposes other than receiving
or delivering merchandise on immediately adjacent
properties specifically requesting such merchandise or
service.
$45
$110
NO STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING, SPECIFIC
TIMES
100
No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:00 a.m. to 8:30
a.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or
parked, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
on a street with the appropriate signs.
$40
$105
101
No Stopping, Standing, Parking (3:00 p.m. to 5:30
p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or
parked, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
on a street with the appropriate signs.
$40
$105
102
No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or
parked, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
on a street with the appropriate signs.
$40
$105
103
No Stopping, Standing, Parking (4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or
parked, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
on a street with the appropriate signs.
$40
$105
104
No Stopping, Standing, Parking (7:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.) - Did leave a vehicle stopped, standing or
parked, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
on a street with the appropriate signs.
$25
$105
TRESPASS TO PARKING FACILITY
110
Trespassing in a Parking Facility - Unsatisfied
Parking Ticket - Did park a vehicle in a parking facility
when the owner of said vehicle has been issued 4 or
more City of Madison parking tickets which have not
been either paid or a court date arranged.
$105
$170
112
Failure to Pay $0 - $20 to Parking Attendant - Did
exit from a municipal parking facility without first paying
the fee of from $0.00 to $20.00 for parking to the
personal attendant of the parking facility.
$25
$90
113
Failure to Pay $20.05 - $50 to Parking Attendant -
Did exit from a municipal parking facility without first
paying the fee of from $20.05 to $50.00 for parking to
the personal attendant of the parking facility.
$55
$120
114
Failure to Pay $50.05 or More to Parking Attendant
- Did exit from a municipal parking facility without first
paying the fee of $50.05 or more for parking to the
personal attendant of the parking facility.
$105
$170
141
Exit Brayton Municipal Lot (Failure to pay at pay on
foot station) - Did park a motor vehicle and exit a
municipal parking facility when there are no Parking
Utility employees on duty for the purpose of collecting
parking fees without first using the payment means
made available and following all directions for
payment.
$25
$90